Trevor, a Eurasian Eagle Owl from Africa seems to say, “I
can see you,very, very well,”as he stares at the audience through his
piercing, orange eyes.Trevor is a prime,
young example of his species, which are the largest owls in theworld. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Public Affairs SpecialistRomanda Walker)

Our one-hour
educational shows proudly complement the winter migration by bringing live bald
eagles, owls, falcons, vultures and hawks to the National Great Rivers Museum
where everyone can get an up-close view. These rehabilitated birds serve as
ambassadors for their species. Naturalists focus their presentations on
teaching the importance of raptors in the food chain, challenges they face as
they travel from their northern nesting grounds to find a food source along the
Mississippi River, and interesting traits of the species. One highlight of the
show is experiencing flyovers from specially trained birds that skim just above
the audience.

Shows begin at 11
a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Seating is limited to the first 200 tickets per show. Due to
high demand, shows will be conducted outside in a heated tent. Please dress
accordingly. Cameras and binoculars for Eagle spotting are welcome. Other
activities include hands-on craft workshops, photos with “Eric the Eagle”, a
14-minute film “Where Eagles Soar”, and more. Tours of the Melvin Price Locks
and Dam will also be available for free. Show tickets are $5 per adult, $3 per
child. Tickets are on sale at the National Great Rivers Museum, over the phone
by calling 618-462-6979, or can be purchased online at www.mtrf.org.

This program is made possible by the
Meeting of the Rivers Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the
education and preservation of rivers. The National Great Rivers Museum is
located off River Heritage Parkway (IL Hwy 143) at #2 Lock & Dam Way, East
Alton, IL 62024, adjacent to Melvin Price Locks & Dam. The museum is open daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has free admission plus the locks and dam tours. For
more information, or to purchase tickets to a “Masters of the Sky” show, call
618-462-6979 or toll free 877-462-6979, or go online to www.mtrf.org. You can also find
us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreatRivers.